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Anthracene

CAS 120-12-7
EC 204-371-1
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Anthracene

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Anthracene
Product Code
L01765

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
120-12-7 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
204-371-1 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Anthracene (CAS: 120-12-7 ) is a crystalline substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

warning (Warning)

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2A H319
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Crystalline
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Not determined
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
210-215 °C (410-419 °F)
Boiling Point
245 ℃ (473 ºF)
Flash Point
121 °C (250 °F)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.24 g/cm3 (10.348 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
0.6 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
539 ℃ (1002 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Insoluble
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Anthracene?

The signal word for this substance is "warning".

What is the physical form of Anthracene?

Anthracene is a solid appearing as crystalline with colorless color. It has not determined odor.

What is Anthracene used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Anthracene?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Anthracene?

The melting point is 210-215 °C (410-419 °F) and the boiling point is 245 ℃ (473 ºF).